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 NEWS FLASH!      June  2008

The College of St. Scholastica will offer both BA (Bachelor of Arts) and BS (Bachelor of Science) degrees in Chemistry and Psychology beginning Fall 2008.

The BA format provides students  the basic foundations of each discipline and the flexibility needed for study abroad, earning a second major or a minor, and exploring a wider range of the liberal arts.

The BS format provides a more detailed study of topics within the major field, opportunity for research experiences, yet remains grounded in the liberal arts education which characterizes graduates of St. Scholastica. The BS format is especially suited for students seeking entry-level employment or advanced degrees in their discipline.

Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Chemistry and Psychology will be awarded for the first time in May 2009.

The faculty in the School of Sciences have designed programs to help students:

• understand  natural, created, and human systems;
• become better stewards of natural and human resources; and
• acquire the knowledge and skills needed to serve humanity.

The departments within the School of Sciences are Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science, Mathematics, and Psychology and Sociology. The School offers nine bachelor's degrees, five minors, and an excellent pre-professional program in medicine and related fields. The School also offers extensive coursework to support the College's health science programs.

No matter their major, students in the School of Sciences learn to synthesize knowledge from many disciplines. They benefit from St. Scholastica's strong liberal arts foundation and longstanding reputation for excellence in the sciences. School of Sciences professors emphasize one-on-one attention and advisement. Many faculty members serve as mentors in student-faculty research projects. Students are regularly admitted to nationally competitive undergraduate research internships and prestigious graduate and professional programs.

Undergraduate Programs offered by the School of Sciences include:
Biochemistry (major only)
Biology
Chemistry
Dual Degree Engineering (in cooperation with the U of Minnesota, Twin Cities)
Earth Science (course offerings)
Gerontology (minor only)
Mathematics
Natural Sciences (major only)
Physical Science (course offerings)
Psychology                                                                                                                                                                           Social Sciences (major only)
Sociology (course offerings)

The faculty of the School of Sciences for 2008-09 are:

• Agnes Alich, OSB, PhD (Professor, Chemistry)
• Edith Bogue, OSB, PhD (Associate Professor, Sociology)
• Greg Bown (Instructor, Biology)
• Gerald Cizadlo, PhD (Professor, Biology)
• Mary Alice Carlson, MA (Instructor, Psychology)
• Margaret Clarke, OSB, PhD (Professor, Physical Sciences) 
• Darryl Dietrich, PhD (Professor, Psychology)
• Angela Hauger, PhD (Associate Professor, Psychology; Director, Gerontology Minor)
• Gerald Henkel-Johnson , PsyD, LP (Associate Professor and Chair, Psychology & Sociology)
• Robert Hensley, PhD (Assistant Professor, Psychology)
• Donna Kirk, MA (Instructor, Mathematics)
• Bret Johnson, PhD (Assistant Professor, Chemistry)
• Jennifer Maki, PhD (Assistant Professor, Chemistry)
• Lawrence McGahey, PhD (Professor, Chemistry; Dean)
• James McLaughlin, PhD (Associate Professor, Biology)
• Karen Petersen, PhD (Assistant Professor, Psychology)
• Luther Qson, PhD (Associate Professor and Chair, Mathematics)
• Guanshen Ren, PhD (Professor, Mathematics)
• Michael Robinson, PhD (Associate Professor, Physical Science)
• Anne Scherer, PhD (Assistant Professor, Biology)
• Debra Schroeder, PhD (Associate Professor, Psychology)
• Donna Schroeder, OSB, PhD (Associate Professor, Biology)
• Paul Stein, PhD (Professor and Chair, Chemistry & Physical Science)
• Kara Thoemke, PhD (Assistant Professor, Biology)
• Timothy Trygstad, PhD (Assistant Professor, Chemistry)
• Douglas Walton, PhD (Associate Professor and Chair, Biology)
• Jane Wattrus, MS (Instructor, Biology)

Adjunct Faculty in the School of Sciences for Fall Semester 2008 are:

• Laurie Anderson, MA (Adjunct Instructor, Psychology)
• Rosemary Capocci, PhD (Adjunct Instructor, Sociology)
• Laurence Grant, MA (Adjunct Instructor, Sociology)
• Laura Hodapp (Assistant Instructor and Lab Supervisor, Chemistry)
• Scott Lucas, MA (Adjunct Instructor, Psychology)
• Dawn Peterson, MS (Instructor and Lab Supervisor, Chemistry)

Dean Lawrence McGahey earned a BS in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame and completed his PhD in chemistry at the University of California at Berkeley.  McGahey attained the rank of professor in 2004, having been honored with the Max Lavine Award for teaching excellence and the highest student-bestowed accolade, the Tassie McNamara Award.